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Czech RepublicvsRomania

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Romania is higher

Romania records 19,051,804, about 1.75× the other value.

Surface area

Romania is higher

Romania records 238,400 km², about 3.02× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Romania is higher

Romania records $382.56 billion, about 1.10× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇿 Czech Republic10,905,028
🇷🇴 Romania19,051,804

Romania’s population is 75% larger than that of Czech Republic, a difference of 8,146,776.

Surface area

🇨🇿 Czech Republic78,871 km²
🇷🇴 Romania238,400 km²

Romania’s surface area is 202% larger than that of Czech Republic, a difference of 159,529 km².

Population density

🇨🇿 Czech Republic138 /km²
🇷🇴 Romania79.9 /km²

Czech Republic’s population density is 73% higher than that of Romania, a difference of 58.3 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇿 Czech Republic$347.03 billion · 2024
🇷🇴 Romania$382.56 billion · 2024

Romania’s nominal GDP is 10% larger than that of Czech Republic, a difference of $35.53 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇿 Czech Republic$31,823 · 2024
🇷🇴 Romania$20,080 · 2024

Czech Republic’s GDP per capita is 58% higher than that of Romania, a difference of $11,743.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Prague

Bucharest

Population

10,905,028

19,051,804

Surface area

78,871 km²

238,400 km²

Population density

138 /km²

79.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$347.03 billion · 2024

$382.56 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$31,823 · 2024

$20,080 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Czech koruna · CZK · Kč

Romanian leu · RON · lei

Nationality

Czech

Romanian

Phone code

+420

+40

Internet domain

.cz

.ro

ISO codes

CZ / CZE

RO / ROU

Time zone

Europe/Prague

Europe/Bucharest

Native name

Česká republika

România

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About Czech Republic

Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic blends medieval charm with vibrant modernity, offering a tapestry of castles, cobblestone streets, and a rich cultural heritage that captivates visitors and scholars alike.

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About Romania

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.

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Czech Republic & Romania: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Czech Republic?

The capital of Czech Republic is Prague.

What is the population of Czech Republic?

Czech Republic has a recorded population of approximately 10,905,028 people.

How big is Czech Republic?

Czech Republic covers an area of about 78,871 km².

What is the population density of Czech Republic?

Czech Republic has a population density of roughly 138 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Czech Republic?

Czech Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $347.03 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Czech Republic?

Czech Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $31,823.

What currency is used in Czech Republic?

Czech Republic uses the Czech koruna (CZK), with the symbol Kč.

Where is Czech Republic located?

Czech Republic is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Czech Republic?

The native name of Czech Republic is Česká republika.

What are people from Czech Republic called?

People from Czech Republic are referred to as Czech.

What is the phone calling code for Czech Republic?

The international dialing code for Czech Republic is +420.

What is the internet domain for Czech Republic?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Czech Republic is .cz.

What time zone is Czech Republic in?

Czech Republic uses the Europe/Prague time zone.

What is Czech Republic known for?

Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic blends medieval charm with vibrant modernity, offering a tapestry of castles, cobblestone streets, and a rich cultural heritage that captivates visitors and scholars alike.

What is the capital of Romania?

The capital of Romania is Bucharest.

What is the population of Romania?

Romania has a recorded population of approximately 19,051,804 people.

How big is Romania?

Romania covers an area of about 238,400 km².

What is the population density of Romania?

Romania has a population density of roughly 79.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Romania?

Romania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $382.56 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Romania?

Romania has a GDP per capita of approximately $20,080.

What currency is used in Romania?

Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), with the symbol lei.

Where is Romania located?

Romania is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Romania?

The native name of Romania is România.

What are people from Romania called?

People from Romania are referred to as Romanian.

What is the phone calling code for Romania?

The international dialing code for Romania is +40.

What is the internet domain for Romania?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Romania is .ro.

What time zone is Romania in?

Romania uses the Europe/Bucharest time zone.

What is Romania known for?

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.